The Fast Set - Three Extraordinary Men and Their Race for the Land Speed Record (Paperback, New ed)

The remarkable story of the Speed Kings, a group of men who achieved international notoriety as they pursued their common goal: to travel faster than anyone had ever done and claim the coveted Land Speed Record for their country, and for themselves. Charles Jennings' fascinating new book brings to life this eccentric collection of oddballs and enthusiasts, united only in their desire to succeed: Henry Segrave, as famous as he was fearless, who drew tens of thousands to his Florida record attempts; Malcolm Campbell, 'the feckless d'Artagnan of modern days', whose risk-taking behind the wheel was only matched by that of his love life, a salacious cocktail of sleaze, scandal and bad behaviour; and John Cobb, the taciturn reclusive, who eventually broke the record he described as 'just a matter of keeping going'. What made these men invest their lives and fortunes in the pursuit of speed? What fuelled their desire to be named 'fastest man on earth'? This is their riveting tale; a startling phenomenon that filled the inter-war years and burnt out as suddenly as it had arrived.

General

Imprint:	Abacus
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2005
First published:	September 2005
Authors:	Charles Jennings
Dimensions:	134 x 201 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	352
Edition:	New ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-349-11596-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > British & Irish history > General Promotions
LSN:	0-349-11596-6
Barcode:	9780349115962

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